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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.56, 9,324.90 and 3,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.56, 9,324.90 and 3,961 is: 5,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.56 : 9,324.90 = 3,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.56/9,324.90 = 3,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.56x = 9,324.90 × 3,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.56x = 36,935,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,935,928.90/6,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.49

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